In a bid to enhance its current wheeling capacity, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced on Thursday the acquisition of seven additional power transformers aimed at augmenting electricity supply to Lagos.
According to a statement released by Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs at TCN, the newly acquired transformers, ranging in capacities from 60MVA to 100MVA, are set to significantly increase the delivery capacity of the government-owned entity.
“The seven new power transformers, along with their accessories, have recently been delivered to the Akangba 330/132kV transmission substation. These transformers form part of the ongoing TCN/World Bank power projects and will be strategically distributed to several key locations,” stated the TCN.
The identified locations include Alausa 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Akoka 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Maryland 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Itire 132/33kV Transmission Substation, and Amuwo 132/33kV Transmission Substation
Each of the above-listed substations is slated to receive one transformer, except for the Akoko 132/33kV substation and Amuwo 132/33kV substation, which are set to benefit from two transformers each.
“When installed, the transformers will substantially increase the company’s transmission capacity,” noted Mbah.
Nigeria, with a population of approximately 200 million people, grapples with a significant power supply deficit, relying heavily on an average supply of 4,000MW. Recent estimates from the federal government indicate that Nigerians generate up to 40,000MW through self-help measures daily to meet the energy demands of their homes and offices.